Tobernawatha

In pasture, at base of S-facing slope, on N side of stream. No visible surface trace of well apart from damp area (2.3m N-S; 2.65m E-W) in grassy field. (Ó Danachair 1955, 203) described it as a clear spring with some rough walling, dedicated to St. Molua. See attached photos taken in 1954 by Caoimhín Ó Danachair, courtesy of and © National Folklore Collection, UCD. The Photographic Collection, F025.21.00194 accessible online at www.duchas.ie/en/cbeg/31127; F025.21.00193 accessible online at www.duchas.ie/en/cbeg/31126 and F025.21.00192 accessible online at www.duchas.ie/en/cbeg/169960. Compiled by: Denis Power Revised by: Caimin O'Brien Date of revised upload: 1 October 2020

Linked to Saint Fintan, Tobernawatha is associated with cures for skin ailments and general wellness. The site is mentioned in early sources as a place of pilgrimage and holy water use, though its physical remains are now minimal.